Throughout Israel’s dynamic 76-year history, harsh realities have fostered a unique national mindset and a culture of innovation. Israel has transformed coastal dunes into cities, deserts into fertile farmland, and rudimentary industry into one of the most sophisticated and successful innovation-driven economies. At the heart of this country’s national identity is an ethos in which urgency and resilience are not mere virtues, but existential necessities underpinned by a duty to act. Now, more than ever, fortitude and unrelenting energy are driving creativity and ingenuity in the face of conflict and uncertainty. This is evidenced by the continued resilience and robust performance of our technology ecosystem.
We know that the world’s most complex challenges know no borders and that Israel’s unique approach to innovation has the potential to reduce their impact. Across every sector and industry, Israel’s technology achievements are setting new standards and raising the bar for scalable and impactful innovation. The key to our success has been a bold and decisive approach, which we call “impatient innovation.”
These Israeli innovations have global impact
Here are five major Israeli innovations that are impacting the world.
Mobileye’s technology helps reduce vehicle collisions, thereby reducing traffic-related injuries and fatalities. This is especially true in areas where there are many traffic accidents. By improving road safety, Mobileye not only saves lives, but also helps reduce medical costs associated with traffic accidents. Its technology is used by automakers around the world, including General Motors, BMW, Audi and Ford, to improve vehicle safety through advanced collision avoidance systems. TytoCare is revolutionizing virtual health care with its innovative Home Smart Clinic, an FDA-cleared device that enables remote physical therapy. Effectively reproduce consultations and effectively replicate clinic visits. Backed by AI-powered guidance and diagnostic tools, the HomeSmart Clinic has demonstrated an impressive uptake rate of five times that of traditional telemedicine services. It also helps him reduce overall medical costs by 5% and reduces unnecessary emergency room visits by nearly 11%. Serving more than 220 major health systems and health plans in the United States, Europe, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East, TytoCare represents the future of accessible and efficient healthcare. WaterGen’s technology is critical for regions facing severe water scarcity and pollution. Providing renewable sources of clean drinking water can address both water scarcity and water quality issues. This advancement supports local agriculture, improves health outcomes, and reduces the time communities spend harvesting water, especially in remote areas. In the United States, Watergen partnered with Flint, Michigan to provide clean drinking water during the crisis. The units have been deployed in countries such as India, Vietnam and several African countries, making a huge impact on local communities by improving access to clean water. Wiz Cloud Security Innovation strengthens the world’s cybersecurity with a proprietary platform trusted by 35% of Fortune 100 companies. The platform democratizes security across the development lifecycle, enabling rapid and secure innovation. Wiz provides unparalleled visibility and risk prioritization, helping businesses around the world quickly adapt to emerging threats and maintain robust digital security. By simplifying security management across diverse cloud environments, Wiz supports a more secure digital ecosystem, protecting critical data and increasing business resiliency around the world. Eco Wave Power’s technology has great potential in coastal areas, especially in areas where other renewable energy sources are less viable. By harnessing the constant energy of waves, this technology provides a reliable and clean power source, contributing to energy security and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The company is working on agreements and pilot projects in countries such as Gibraltar and Mexico.
As we celebrate Israel’s Independence Day and the 76th anniversary of the country’s unique development, it is important to also note that our country’s technology sector has been affected by the current war. In the first months after the war, nearly 15% of the company’s technical personnel were drafted into the reserves and many projects were put on hold. However, much of the technical community quickly pivoted to providing critical solutions during the war. This surge in creativity will resonate for years to come. Conflict stimulates ideas and fosters innovative technology.
Just as baby booms often occur after wars, there will likely be a boom in innovation and new technology after the current conflict. Israel’s problem solvers develop solutions to current and future challenges, providing opportunity and value to a restless world that demands scalable global solutions.
Avi Hasson is the CEO of Startup Nation Central, a Tel Aviv-based nonprofit that promotes Israeli innovation around the world. Mr. Hasson previously served as Israel’s Chief Scientist and Founding Chair of the Israel Innovation Authority, and was also an investor in Israeli technology companies.
